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Extension to the neutering deadline for XL Bully dogs that were under seven months on the 31st January 2024
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Forms to apply for a licence to operate as a quarantine premises for dogs and cats.
Rules of shackle line operations, waterbath and gas stunners, and facilities for slaughtering poultry, rabbits and hares in abattoirs.
It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
How to spot glanders and farcy, what to do if you suspect them and measures to prevent their spread.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Fill in these forms to agree with APHA how you check assistance dogs meet travel rules before they enter England, Scotland or Wales.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
Approved free running explosive detection dogs for use in aviation security.
Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export pets to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in the United Arab Emirates.
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